Bird & Bird ATMD has been appointed as external legal counsel to the Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS). Bird & Bird's Singapore office will provide comprehensive legal support and advice to GCNS.
GCNS is part of the United Nations Global Compact network, which encourages and facilitates the progress of the companies that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with UNGC's 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption at the country level.
As the national society promoting CSR in Singapore, GCNS aims to encourage collaboration between CSR stakeholders in businesses, government and civil society to create long-lasting value for the community.
Bird & Bird has an extensive network across Asia Pacific spanning key jurisdictions in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Sydney. It operates as one firm across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, providing local expertise within a global context to help clients achieve their business goals both domestically and internationally.
Goh Swee Chen, President of GCNS says: “Bird & Bird ATMD, through its association with Bird & Bird, a renowned international law firm, has the breadth and depth of experience that will be invaluable to GCNS. I am delighted to welcome them aboard as our external legal counsel.”
Wilson Ang, Executive Director of GCNS says: “A fundamental passion for corporate sustainability and responsible business practices makes Bird & Bird ATMD a perfect fit for GCNS. We look forward to a meaningful partnership with them."
Sandra Seah, Joint Managing Partner of Bird & Bird ATMD says: “Sustainability is no longer an option for businesses but a strategy to success. GCNS is key in engaging with Singapore businesses to advance the best practices in CSR and to build our corporates' capacity in adopting corporate responsibility. Bird & Bird is honoured to be the legal counsel to GCNS and to contribute to this critical partnership between businesses and civil society.”
